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FT61 VYW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,227 mi
Last recorded108,227 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,343 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,232 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative headlamp wash not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,659 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 60,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,280 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,280 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,587 miles

All 4 Tyres Deteriorated

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,367 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,859 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FT61 VYW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT61 VYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FT61 VYW registered?

FT61 VYW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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